More than a place to stay.

What's included at the ranch.

At Alisal Ranch, your stay includes far more than a room. Each nightly rate features your private ranch-style accommodations, daily breakfast and dinner, and beverages throughout your stay — allowing you to settle into the pace of the Santa Ynez Valley from the moment you arrive.

Spend your days fishing on our private lake, hiking scenic foothill trails, or relaxing beneath wide open skies. Horseback riding, golf, spa treatments, and select activities are available à la carte, so you can shape each day to your own rhythm. Children 6 and under stay complimentary, with plenty of space to roam, explore, and wind down together at day’s end.

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Stay a little Longer

One More Sunset

Some stays end too soon. With our One More Sunset offer, enjoy a third night on us when you reserve a two-night stay. It’s simply more time to settle into mornings at a slower pace, unplanned afternoons outdoors, and evenings together around the table.

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Bundle more into your stay.

Each package builds on the standard Alisal Ranch stay in California’s Santa Ynez Valley, which includes your accommodations along with daily breakfast and dinner. The Adventure Alisal package adds two ranch activities per day — such as guided horseback riding, e-biking, fishing, and archery — making it a popular option for guests planning an active dude ranch vacation.

For guests visiting for golf, the Golf Package includes rounds on the Alisal River Course or Ranch Course as part of your stay. Both packages allow activities or golf to be included in the nightly rate rather than purchased à la carte, offering added value while keeping each day flexible to enjoy the ranch at your own pace. Available select dates.

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Retreats & Events

Throughout the year, Alisal Ranch presents a calendar of curated retreats and special programs led by notable chefs, instructors, and visiting experts. Featured offerings include culinary events such as BBQ Bootcamp, along with women’s retreats like Wildwonder.

Each retreat follows a thoughtfully designed itinerary of classes, demonstrations, and group activities, creating a themed getaway centered on learning, connection, and time at the ranch. It’s a distinctive way to visit – whether for a food-focused getaway, a women’s wellness retreat, or a hands-on experience beyond a traditional stay.

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WildWonder

September 27-30, 2026

Unbridled Retreat

April 12-15, 2026

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Women's Retreats

2025

Join us at Alisal Ranch for one of our amazing women’s ranch retreats. Learn more about what each retreat can offer you for a solo trip or a girl’s getaway.

WESTWARD

February 27 - March 1, 2026

Barbecue University®

September 7-10, 2026

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Ranch Cookouts

Summer 2026

Rejuvenate & Elevate

February 7-9, 2025

Start the new year at the ranch with our wellness-themed weekend hosted by Sherrie Matthews. After a busy holiday season, you deserve a weekend to relax, unwind, and reset as we head into 2025.

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